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Dr. Tabitha Thompson

Dr. Tabitha Thompson

LCSW

Collaborative clinician focused on strengths and honesty

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsAnger managementSelf esteem

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Licenses listed

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Strengths-based care
  • Collaborative planning
  • Values-driven work

About Tabitha

Dr. Tabitha Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience helping people build on their strengths. She frames therapy as a partnership and focuses on honest, practical work to reach personal and professional goals. Her style is straightforward and attentive, with an emphasis on listening and clear communication.

She uses relationship-building techniques with people from varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Dr. Thompson values honesty and accountability, and she aims to model those qualities in sessions. Her approach encourages clients to align what they think, say, and do so daily choices match bigger goals.

In sessions, she listens carefully to different perspectives before offering guidance. She helps clients weigh options and make decisions that protect their wellbeing and safety. Education is part of the process, so clients leave with concrete ideas to try between appointments.

Dr. Thompson works with a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, addiction issues, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, parenting and career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and grief. She also supports people facing adoption or foster care questions, blended family challenges, caregiver strain, codependency, and attachment issues.

Her methods draw on several evidence-based approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She and each client create a specific plan with realistic steps that fit the person’s life and aims.

How mindfulness and ACT fit into online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them. It often uses short practices to build awareness and calm, which can help with anxiety, stress, and mood challenges.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values. It combines mindfulness with practical exercises to reduce avoidance and increase meaningful activity, useful for depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful. That decision is based on the client's needs, goals, and personal preferences, and the plan can change as progress is made.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or sessions that match a workday break. Some clients also find audio-only meetings useful when bandwidth is limited or when a camera is not desired. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices so they can be used between sessions and in everyday routines.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and related challenges.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is collaborative and direct. She emphasizes honest communication, active listening, and building practical steps clients can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 12 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations and a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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